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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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